Not Allowed to Die

Mr. Jay comes on to teach us about betrayal trauma and how healing from it is different from other types of trauma. He speaks directly to his approach and techniques for helping individuals and couples as they navigate their healing process.

Check out his website if you are interested in learning more: Mr Jay Relationship Coach – Relationship Coach, Personal Development Coach

P.S. Mariska did not participate because she was at home and I was on the road.

In this episode Mariska and I talk about my horrible voice from having a cold, as well as the state of her super gross tumor, and when and how you decide if it is time to put a dog down. We also talk about the challenges of having a crush on your therapist and how to deal with it.

In this episode Mariska and I talk about the challenges of helping people who are struggling with chronic depression and other mental health challenges. Does there ever come a time when they should be "allowed" to die? When do we give up on them? We explore how I handle resistant clients and tips on calling 988 when in doubt.

In this episode we explore how to draw useful insight out of tarot readings, dreams etc...

In this episode we discuss the state of Mariska's health, how to prepare for the eventual death of a loved companion animal, and Relationship OCD and how that is different from typical overthinking in relationships.

The inspiring Amanda Hill joins Mariska and me to discuss so many things, but what I most enjoyed picking her brain about is the challenge of creating a private practice and expanding it beyond a few clinicians. I learned a lot and I hope you will too.

What do you do if your partner has a crush on a fictional character and it is getting in the way of your relationship?

Canadian singer/songwriter Mandi Leigh joins Mariska and I and talks about how song writing and singing has helped her heal from suicide loss and other trauma, and she even sings a song for us! Check out her music and tour dates on her website: Mandi Leigh | Singer Songwriter

In this episode Mariska and I discuss cases of three of my clients who might need to push back to keep from being pushed around by bosses, creative partners, and relationship partners. How do we decide when and how to push back and when to say nothing.

Mariska and I were truly honored to have the incredible Dr. Julie Merriman, therapist, professor, author, and host of the podcasts Sexy after 50 and Compassion Fatigue Cure. You can find all of her work here: Julie Merriman, Ph.D., LPC-S | Nervous System Regulation Expert

Our conversation covered so many things and was a great learning experience for Mariska and me. Enjoy.